CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Robert Mills

PROFESSION: Structural Engineer/Project Controls/ Procurement

Australian National; Tianjin China based for past 15 years.

ProfileHighly experienced project controls, and contracts specialist with significant history in large high value EPCM projects across Asia, South America and Australia predominantly in the resources sector.

Engineering expertise includes; Structural Engineer Project Management Construction Management Chef Estimator Project Controls Manager Commercial/Purchasing Manager and some Logistics Contract Negotiation Procurement Auditing

Robert has a strong background in senior management levels on major projects for client/owner or contractor/constructor requirements.

This experience covers all phases of project development and execution from pre-front end engineering through to project close out. This experience also includes substantial experience in contract management, negotiation skills, preparation of claims management and due diligence reporting.

Managerial accomplishments have varied from leading and influencing the development of key improvement strategies, resulting in sustainable cost reductions through the implementation of technical and non-technical programs and key performance measures which have delivered significant project capital savings.

Relevant assignments include:

General Manager & Head of Commercial Procurement: Jin Ao Long Mining (China) 2015

China Project Manager McConnell Dowell Constructors: - Roy Hill Iron Ore Project 2014

Commercial and Procurement Manage: - Constancia Copper Project Hudbay Peru SAC 2012

Client China Representative 330mtpa - Rio Tinto 2011

Procurement Auditing & set up of Centralized Procurement:- Eldorado Gold Corporation. 2010

Procurement Sourcing: - Oyu Tolgoi Project Mongolia 2010

Client Representative – Santa Maria Thermoelectric Project (Shanghai) 2009

A number of short term Consultancy Direct for the clients of mining projects 2008 Estimation/Procurement/Cost Control Manager - Mundoro Mining Incorporated 2006

Cost Control/ Purchasing Manager - Ausenco Beijing Limited 2006

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Project Cost Control Manager - Sino Guizhou Jinfeng Mining limited 2004

Chief Estimator / Senior Cost Controller -Pinjarra Upgrade Project 2003

Lead Estimator / Cost Controller - Leighton Contractors AMC Project 2003

Senior Estimator / Cost Controls - Olympic Dam Project 2002

Chief Estimator - QAL Calcination Project, Infrastructure Design 2002

Structural Engineering Manager/ Estimator – Fluor Daniel, AMC Project 2001

Engineering / Production Manager - Alfasi Constructions 2000

Estimator/ Project Manager - Longford Gas Pipeline & Refinery 1999

Project Manager – S & K Copper Mine & Myanmar – Thai gas Pipeline 1998

EDUCATION & TRAINING:Bachelor of Engineering (Structural), Swinburne University of TechnologyBoilermaker Apprenticeship Monash Technical College, Structural Steel

LANGUAGES: English, Indonesian Bahasa, Myanmar (Burmese), basic Thai, Some Cantonese & Mandarin ( presently learning )

KEY QUALIFICATIONSProject Management, Commercial and Procurement Manager, Project Controls Manager, Construction Management, Structural Engineer, Structural steel fabrication Superintendent, Business Development Manager, Specializing in major EPC based Mining and Minerals and Oil & Gas projects in Australia and throughout SE Asia over the past 28 years from FEED stage through to construction and plant commissioningOver the past 25 years Robert has specialized in the project management, procurement and project controls areas of large and small hard dollar projects and in particular cost engineering relating to the projects he has been involved withHe is considered a “Key” member of any team, and equates with high global standards in all his areas of expertise.

Jan 2015 PresentGeneral Manager, Head of Commercial/Procurement- Jin Ao Long (China)Develop a sustainable system where the company provides services across the full project lifecycle, from preliminary feasibility studies to engineering and construction of projects, with ongoing management and maintenance, for all clients, if required.

Manage the day to day business, making sure to fulfil our clients” needs, have innovative solutions to problems and invoke procurement procedures to maintain world best practice standards, in all areas.

March 2014- December 2014 assignment completed McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust.) Roy Hill Iron Ore ProjectChina Project Manager: AUD 6 BillionProject Management Services in relation to the China supervision of fabrication works in structural steel and pre-cast concrete for export and use in the Roy Hill Iron Ore Infrastructure project This encompasses 8/off facilities Major Objectives are;

ensure that fabrication work is inspected and carried out in accordance with the contract Management of all project activities Responsible for all schedule, costs, technical compliance, safety, and environmental and quality

aspects Managing the day to day progress of all facilities

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Obtain and maintain harmonious relations with fabrication suppliers and MacDow project team Key Accountabilities

Promote total job safety and environmental awareness to all working on the project Manage the organisation and coordination of the fabrication activities in accordance with

fabrication activities Provide monthly cost analysis and report that encompasses planned versus actual and forecast to

complete for each facility Assist in the selection of suppliers based on an evaluation of their ability to Control and motivate

the workforce and manage the employee discipline Promotion of a professional image of MacDow operations and a harmonious relationship with the

supplied

Jan 2012 – December 2013 Hudbay Peru SAC Commercial and Procurement ManagerConstancia Copper Project: USD1.546 BillionRecruit and train a national commercial, procurement and contracting team to facilitate the budget andSchedule requirementsProvide oversight, guidance and direction for an intensive international and internal procurement, logistical and contracting programDevise, direct and oversee the development of internationally accepted work systems practises and proceduresFacilitate the development of both near and long term purchasing strategies Co-ordinate and oversee all project procurement functions, of both Lima head office and site, in the day to day negotiations, of contracts and POs.Provide direction and assist in the development of purchasing risk management strategies Interact with the Director of Projects and other discipline heads to assist in the achievement of key organizational objectives and mile stones

November 2010- November 2011 Rio Tinto 330mtpa & Other Projects Clients’ RepresentativeOverseeing and approving the various Chinese manufacturers in their responsibilities in fulfilling Rio’sSchedule, procurement, project controls, document control, production, logistics and fabrication activitiesOf accommodation units and other mining construction and processing equipment for various Rio Tinto mines in Australia

Jan. 2010 – November 2010. Eldorado Gold Corporation (working out of Beijing Office)Corporate Central Procurement Manager (for China) (5/0ff mining project operations)To Set up and manage a team to centrally standardized a set of procurement and finance procedures and forms that are SOX compliant for the four existing working mine sites in China, then to rotationally audit all procurement activities of the sites, as well as assessing and negotiating appropriate equipment and materials that will be purchased in bulk by Central Procurement for all sites. This effectively minimises certain operational costs for all sites

Jan. 2010 – Nov. 2010 . Ivanhoe Oyu Tolgoi project Mongolia (working out of Beijing)The sourcing and procurement of equipment and services pricing, and the negotiating of contracts for the sourced items and material for the project

Oct. 2008 – November 2009 (Shanghai portion of project complete)Santa Maria Thermoelectric Project, for Colbun S.A.Client China Representative, Procurement & Controls ManagerRepresent Colbun in all matters in Chinse portion of the project and oversee the controls and reporting functions of the Italian, Slovacian, South American and Chinese subcontract and those supplying equipment items for the project

2008 (short term Consultancy Complete) Nui Phao Mining Joint Venture ( NPV ) Vietnam Co-ordinate all NPV’s Project Cost Control and purchasing functionsReview the Aker Solutions project capital estimates, setting up of the project control budgets, cost control and contract reporting systems, and project change management systems,

2008 Centerra Mining (short term Consultancy Completed) Borro Gold ( Mongolia )

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Review the Capital cost estimate for the Gatszurt expansion and suggest possible savings, review and suggest changes to the project controls and reporting functions and purchasing and contract negotiation functions, as well as supply purchasing services for the Boroo Gold project.Supply superintendent and managerial staff for construction period.

2008 Continental Minerals (short term Consultancy Completed) Xiatongmen project (Tibet)Review the Capital cost estimate and suggest possible savings, suggest how to best set up the project controls, including contracts and contract closure and audit, reporting functions and purchasing functions.

2008 Orica Australia (short term Consultancy Completed) Changsha project (Southern China)Review procurement costs, and suggest possible savings, and suggest Chinese vendors and contractors and make introductions October 2006 - January 2008Mundoro Mining Incorporated Estimation/ Purchasing /Cost Control Manager USD 300 Million Consult on Liaoning Province Government and economic zones and represent the company, and Co-ordinate all Maoling Gold project’s cost control and purchasing functions. Liase with Dalian and Shenyang officials to facilitate all required provincial permits, licences and environmental requirements, as well as establishing recognition in local vendors and contractors of the requirements of locally produced products and services

Responsible for leading Ausenco in the compiling of the project capital estimates, setting up an maintenance of the project control budgets, and contract control and closure, setting up and maintenance of the cost control systems, setting up and maintenance of the project change management systems development and maintenance of the management level schedules, preparing the project monthly status reports, review and approve monthly invoices, prepare and implement project procedures and prepare and update project cash flows.

Responsible for the collation of tenders, contract negotiations and close outs, and the procurement of equipment and services required for the project. Arranging all logistics, as well as QA/QC functions

February 2006 – October 2006 (Resigned)-Ausenco Beijing LimitedCost Control /Purchasing Manager Co-ordinate all ABL corporate and projects’ cost control and purchasing functionsResponsible for leading and compiling project feasibility and capital estimates, setting up and maintenance of the project control budgets, contracts and audits, setting up and maintenance of the cost control systems in Prism, setting up and maintenance of the project change management systems, development and maintenance of the management level schedules, preparing the project monthly status reports, review and approve monthly client invoices, prepare and implement project procedures and prepare and update project cash flows.

Responsible for the collation of tenders, contract negotiations and close outs, and the procurement of equipment and services required for the project. Arranging all logistics, as well as QA/QC functions

April 2004 February 2006Ausenco LimitedCost Control Manager (Sino Guizhiu Jinfeng Mining Limited USD 170 Million)Developed and co-ordinated the cost control system that included;

The compiling of and advice in relation to the estimate Supervised and provided functional direction and support for all project planning and scheduling Established the project interface requirements and timing amongst all project participants Established the criteria for measuring the performance of the overall project and individual

disciplines Established the Work Breakdown Structure ( WBS ) Developed the progress measurement and cost to date reports Developed the project cash flow charts, forecast and actual projet figures

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Developed all project procedures, and integrate them with all concerned on the project Formulate and monitor the scope change and variation registers Do all contract closures on completion, and audits

October 2003 Hatch / Alcoa JVChief Estimator / Senior Project Cost Controller (Alcoa Pinjarra W.A. $500 Million)Working out of the Hatch offices in Perth, bring the conceptual estimate to a definitive estimate.Re-viewing all aspects of engineering, design and construction and to work with the area managersto encapsulate a cost efficient and effective estimate, negotiate contracts, then to implement a reporting and cost control program that correctly reflex and tracks the true cost of the upgrade in line with the clients’ requirements

July – September 2003 Maunsell Pty. Ltd. (Telfer “Gold“ Project W.A.)Consultant on Project Cost ControlsDirect and assist in setting up the Project Controls systems that Maunsell were requiredto supply for reporting their progress, forecast to complete, and actual costs to date, for their part of the Telfer project

June 2003Leightons Pty. Ltd. (AMC Magnesium Project) 1,800,000.00Estimating / Cost Controls Review take-offs, and assess the feasibility, timelines and cost associated with quotes and tenders, and the provision of technical advise to management and operating departments. Integrate a cost control system that monitored all the project expenses against the baseline budget and established the reports that were required by the client and their banks July 2002 Halliburton KBR – Senior Estimator / Project Cost Controls (Olympic Dam Enhancement Project) Senior Estimator Q.A.L. Calcination Project) then (Olympic Dam Project) Review take-offs, and assess the feasibility, timelines and cost associated with quotes and tenders, and the provision of technical advise to management and operating departments. The role required strong marketing and negotiating skills for dealing with senior personnel of international engineering and mechanical companies. Then to organize and facilitate a trouble free, successful and on time project

November 2001.DELCO Australia Pty Ltd.Business Development ManagerDevelop, recognize and optimize business opportunities into contracts in the Oil & gas and civilconstruction disciplines with-in Australia and Indonesia.Was hired directly by, and reported to the Managing Director Mr. Keith Potter

2001 Fluor Daniel, Australian Magnesium OrganizationStructural Engineering Manager Review the technical and construction criteria for tender documentation, and then co-ordinate the re-estimation for the fabrication and installation of the piping, structural steel, civil works and mechanical equipment.

July 2000- June 2001Alfasi Constructions - Engineering / Manufacturing ManagerAnnual turnover approx $30 million AustralianWorkshop- control of production and management of employees,Workshop budget (man-hours, consumables, equipment & Transport)

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Industrial Relations & OH & SLiaison and co-ordination with all interstate and local Project Managers (currently there is work in N.S.W.,S.A., Vic. and Tas.)Maintenance and Quality AssuranceShop training and improvement of procedures Vetting and administration of purchase ordersCo-ordination of all expeditingReview all Structural, Piping and Mechanical drawingsConduct weekly meetings to plan fabrication priorities, to facilitate on-site requirementsPreparation & verification of tenders and variation claims

1999-July 2000Longford Gas Pipeline & Refinery / Fluor Daniel (Australia)Estimator/ Project ManagerDo the Estimation then over-see the fabrication Installation and maintenance of both the on-shore and off shore Pipelines, Mechanical installation and insulation; electrical and instrumentation works and testing and pre-commissioning of plant and systems

1998-March 1999 Associated Iron Industries – General Manager / Estimator Direct the day to day running of the business employing 150 people in the structural steel and pipe factory, and to do the estimating and negotiations of all major projects. Establish new clients in the Oil & Gas, Mining and Petro Chemical Industries. Dealing with such companies as Transfield and Kaverner on pipeline maintenance projects in Victoria. During this time Bob was the Lead estimator of a group of four, that did a detailed summation for the BP. Clean Fuels project, Bulwer Island, Brisbane, that was one of the final three bids.

1997- Nov.98 McConnell Dowell Constructions (Myanmar) Pty. Ltd. Project Manager S & K Copper Mine, Myanmar Project Manager Myanmar – Thai Gas Pipeline; Project Value $US 260 millionMcConnell Dowell “Myanmar “Pty. Ltd, Country Manager; Project value $US 320 millionThe project managers’ role on both projects was to lead the Estimating of HDPE, Hi- carbon, Hi- tensile Piping and Conveying systems, Holding and Storage tanks, Buildings, Primary and Secondary Crushers and the building of an Electro-winning Cells operation. Refurbish and update a coal fired pressure furnace which supplied the electricity for the mine-site.Design and construct a gas pipeline along with all mechanical stations through dense jungle and marshes, with pump stations, and mechanical and electrical instrumentation and back-up systems.

Negotiate with the Myanmar Government, do the Logistics for men and material, from all over the world, and be the Project Manager for the S & K Copper Project and the Myanmar to Thailand gas pipeline for Premier Oil ( Exon ) and Total Oils joint venture.

1996 – 97 Project / Cost Control / Construction Manager Coca Cola Building Bangkok Project Value $US 50 millionOzcon Thailand /Thai Gammon Pty. Ltd.This position consisted of the negotiation of individual subcontract packages, to ensure Australian Standards were met. The construction manager’s role included the responsibility for; health, safety and environment, industrial relations, scheduling, cost control and reporting, quality and direction of the construction workforce supervision plus sub-contractor co-ordination.

1990 - 96 Construction Manager: Irian Jaya Gold and Copper MineFluor Daniel (Jakarta) Pty. Ltd. Seconded to Freeport Indonesia

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Project Value $US 500 millionInitially appointed as superintendent then construction manager. Key Design and Management Roles included;The Structural steel, Pipe lines, multi-story building, installation of Coal fired furnaces for the supply of power for use for the whole island and Harbor storage and loading facilities, along with allfabrication, erection and maintenance, which included pipelines mine works, storage tanks, a concrete plant, an ore crushing facility and a $US 40 million hotel construction project.

1987 – 90Stolt Comex ( Singapore )/ Komaritim IndonesiaSuperintendent Sulawasi Steel fabrication facility and off shore Installation of Pipelines Pipeline fabrication and maintenance for various off shore, on shore Oil and gas projects

PERSONAL DETAILSContact Details

China: + 86 022. 23696117Mobile +86.13701205206

Email: bob.mills777@gmail.com Date of Birth 6th, April, 1952Place of Birth Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaResidency Tianjin, ChinaNationality AustralianHeight 183 centimetresWeight 100 KilogramsHealth ExcellentMarriage Status: MarriedDrivers’ License Australian, Myanmar & Chinese

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